The case of a Slovak resident of Syrian origin, who allegedly used illegal VAT refunds to finance the so-called Islamic State, also known as ISIS, is being investigated by the Financial Administration's Criminal Office, reported TASR on Saturday, citing tax authority spokesperson Patricia Macíková. "It's impossible to predict investigation results at this stage. Due to the ongoing investigation, no more information can be provided," said Macíková in response to Finance Ministry State Secretary Dana Meager, who invoked the case at the Globsec Tatra Summit international conference in order to point to potential links between tax fraud and the financing of terrorism. "This case alone is so intimidating to me that it prompts me to not hesitate a single second longer and start thinking how best to aid the elements of law enforcement engaged in the fight against tax fraud and terrorism," said Meager.
